defective pitman arms

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There have been a few auto recalls in
the past several years, though, involving defective pitman arms. Dodge Ram
gets a lot of hits for recalls, but not the Dakota. Couple of examples:
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FEB 01, 2007* | * Recall ID# 49843* Hide
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Recall Reason SUSPENSION Recall Date FEB 01, 2007 Model Affected RAM
2500 Potential Units Affected 3350
Recall Summary
CERTAIN LKI ENTERPRISES, INC., BRAND NAME SUPERLIFT SUSPENSION, PITMAN ARMS
SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 2003-2007 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 4X4
LIGHT TRUCKS. DUE TO INADEQUATE HEAT TREATMENT DURING PRODUCTION, THE
AFFECTED PITMAN ARMS MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE UPPER SPLINED ATTACHMENT
ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING OUTPUT SHAFT. MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE PITMAN ARM AND
THE OUTPUT SHAFT MAY DEFORM SPLINES, RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEAR AND FATIGUE
FAILURE OF THE AFFECTED PITMAN ARM.

Consequence
PITMAN ARM WEAR OR FAILURE MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY
RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy
LKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PITMAN ARM, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL
IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LKI AT
1-800-551-4955.

Notes
L.K.I. ENTERPRISES, INC. 07-01PIT

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*2003 FORD F150* -- On certain pickup trucks, the pitman arm to steering
gear retaining nut was not fully tightened to the required specification.

If the pitman arm to gearbox attachment nut loosens, a noise and a loose
feel in the steering could occur. If the condition progressed and service
was not sought, the nut could back off completely and the pitman arm could
separate from the gear causing a loss of steering. If the warning is not
heeded and steering is lost, a crash may result.
Dealers will tighten the pitman arm retaining nut to specifications. Owner
notification began on October 1, 2003. Owners should contact Ford at
1-866-436-7332.